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aggressive mimicry

Aggressive mimicry in which the predator resembles a nonthreatening third party is exemplified by the American
zone-tailed hawk, whose resemblance to certain nonaggressive vultures enables it to launch surprise attacks against small animals. In other examples, the aggressor may even mimic the prey of its intended prey. Anglerfish, for example, possess a small, mobile, wormlike organ that can be...

...above, deception may be accomplished by providing false information through mimicry. Aggressive mimicry occurs when a predator resembles its prey or a harmless third party. For example, the American
zone-tailed hawk (
Buteo albonotatus) is nearly black and has long narrow wings, and it glides in the company of similarly coloured and shaped vultures. The vultures do not prey on small...